Genomics Lab Director - Lead Diagnostics

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Laboratory Director to lead a high-complexity clinical laboratory, ensuring scientific excellence, quality management, and regulatory compliance across genomics testing.

The role requires strategic planning, capacity management, and oversight of audits, CAPA, and stakeholder engagement with regulators, customers, and cross-functional teams.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams and drive operational performance in a globally recognised lab.

Qualifications

• Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical diagnostics, molecular diagnostics, genomics, or other high-complexity laboratory environments.
• Experience leading laboratory operations within a regulated and accredited setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and quality frameworks (e.g., ISO 15189, CAP, CLIA, MOH/HSA environments).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all laboratory operations, including genomics testing workflows, quality systems, and service delivery.
• Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and laboratory performance.
• Serve as the key representative for the laboratory with internal stakeholders, regulators, auditors, customers, and partners.
• Develop operational strategies, capacity plans, and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and quality management systems.
• Oversee inspections, audits, risk management, CAPA processes, and regulatory readiness.
• Lead, develop, and mentor multidisciplinary laboratory teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on scientific, operational, quality, and business initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or related

Job description

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Laboratory Director to lead a high-complexity clinical laboratory, ensuring scientific excellence, quality management, and regulatory compliance across genomics testing.

The role requires strategic planning, capacity management, and oversight of audits, CAPA, and stakeholder engagement with regulators, customers, and cross-functional teams.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams and drive operational performance in a globally recognised lab.